A: Whenever an individual wishes to assess property into his or her name, the Assessor requires a legal instrument proving ownership. If the document has been recorded with the County Clerk (Recording and Filing Dept.), the property owner can obtain ... Read More

A: The Recording fee is $25.00 for each document filed or recorded by the County Clerk. If a document being filed or recorded contains more than ten entries to be indexed, the County Clerk shall charge an additional $25 for each additional bloc... Read More

A: The County Clerk’s Office (Recording and Filing Dept.) requires the original document, which must be signed by all pertinent parties and notarized. The original document is returned to you after being scanned, recorded, and indexed. If the o... Read More

A: Copies of recorded documents are available for purchase. Those certified as being true and correct copies from the County Clerk’s records are certified for $1.00. Uncertified copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies of marriage reco... Read More

A: The County Clerk’s staff in the Recording and Filing Dept. will not process detailed real estate searches. Contact a Title Co. for assistance. However, information on real estate transactions, mortgages, or liens can be provided through our ... Read More

A: No. The County Clerk’s real estate records in the Recording and Filing Dept. are indexed by real estate transaction numbers or by grantors and grantees (sellers and buyers) with the date of the transaction. Historic microfiche re... Read More

A: Even after the debt has been paid, a record of the lien will remain. A Release of the lien must be filed by the person or company who first filed the lien, stating that the lien has been paid or satisfied.

A: The Clerk’s staff in the Recording and Filing Dept. can provide information on the total amount of the lien and the lien holder’s name. Any additional information should be obtained from the lien holder.

A: Usually, you can record the Death Certificate in the County Clerk’s Office in the Recording and Filing Dept. and present the certificate to the County Assessor’s Office to change the assessment records. However, if the property is not ... Read More